Davy Leroux

Group CIO | Technology & Digital Transformation Leader | eCommerce • Data • Enterprise Platforms • AI Innovation

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

I lead global digital transformation at VEJA, enabling business growth and innovation through cloud-based, data-centric and customer-focused solutions across Wholesale, eCommerce, Omnichannel and Retail operations. With more than 20 years of IT leadership in retail, fashion, distribution and sport industries, I focus on building scalable digital foundations, modernizing enterprise systems, and strengthening planning, analytics and operational capabilities. I built a business partnership mindset and managed complex global programs, IT landscapes, and M&A-related transformations. A key strategic priority today is the acceleration of AI initiatives, identifying opportunities and delivering concret use cases that enhance creativity, customer service, and operational efficiency.

Experience

  • Group CIO - Chief Information Officer at VEJA
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Setup of global IT governance while leading major Digital & IT transformation programs: - Achieved a Zero Trust–aligned cybersecurity posture - Built a data-centric architecture and deployed an enterprise data platform - Led SAP S/4 rollout in Brazil and preparation of the global core model - Renewed the POS solution and deployed it worldwide - Implemented the B2B eCommerce platform for wholesale operations - Replaced the B2C eCommerce platform and designed omnichannel processes - Supported worldwide store openings and operational readiness - Drove applied AI initiatives (creative-support tools, automation, customer-service bot, conversational sales)

  • SPORTFIVE (Permanent · 6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Group CIO - Chief Information Officer
      Sep 2019 - May 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Previously Lagardère Sports and Entertaiment - Led a 3-year IT roadmap (EUR 14M yearly) across Europe, the US, and Asia - Established a global IT Business Partner operating model - Modernized CRM, Sales and Customer Engagement systems - Managed IT activities during the company sale, including carve-out and rebranding - Strengthened governance, agility and cross-regional alignment

    • IT Business Applications Director
      Jul 2014 - Sep 2019 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      € 400 M turnover in 2018 with 65 agencies in 25 countries. - Led the design and deployment of a global application landscape built on unified business rules. - Drove the digitalization of CRM, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and HR processes across multiple regions. - Built a data-centric architecture with a shared data hub supporting analytics, planning, and reporting. - Oversaw solutions based on SAP ERP, BW on HANA, Analytics Cloud, SAP C4C, and SAP BFC. - Defined and implemented an international IT governance model aligned with audit requirements and business needs.

  • IT Domain Manager Purchasing at Groupe Casino
    Feb 2009 - May 2014 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    - Managed all IT systems and projects for the Group’s Central Buying division. - Delivered a strategic annual vendor negotiation platform (3-year program, 1000 man-days, 250 users). - Supported major purchasing digitalization initiatives across the Casino Group. - Collaborated closely with business teams to improve process efficiency and data integrity.

  • SAP Retail Senior consultant at DXC Technology
    Dec 2005 - Feb 2009 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    - Delivered end-to-end SAP IS-Retail implementations in full project lifecycle mode. - Key projects: • Altadis Distribution (2007–2009) • Nestlé France – GLOBE Program (2006–2007) - Designed and implemented logistics integrations with WMS and third-party systems. - Managed functional specifications, solution design, and delivery in multi-stakeholder environments.

  • IT Domain Manager Supply Chain at Lagardère Travel Retail
    Dec 2001 - Dec 2005 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    - Led all IT activities related to Supply Chain operations, from day-to-day support to strategic projects. - Managed SAP core-model deployments for multiple international store openings. - Acted as Supply Chain stream leader across global IT and retail transformation programs. - Improved logistics and replenishment processes through system enhancements and business alignment.